Graham Abbott

Scientists have created a bacteria solution that exudes industrial quantities of psilocybin, the psychedelic compound in “magic mushrooms” that is being studied as a potentially groundbreaking treatment for depression and other mental health afflictions.

Israeli cannabis researcher Dr. Raphael Mechoulam unveiled his latest research into the synthesizing of cannabinoid acids at the CannMed conference last week in Pasadena, California.

The first cannabis cafe/restaurant in the U.S. where open consumption is allowed opened its doors today in West Hollywood.

The House of Representatives passed the SAFE Banking Act this afternoon in a historic and bipartisan landslide of support for giving state-legal cannabis companies access to banking services.

Uncle Ike’s dispensary in Seattle, Washington recently ran a barrage of lab tests on cannabis vaporizers in the shop to search for vitamin E acetate, the compound linked to a recent swell of vape-related hospitalizations. 100% of the products passed the tests.

Is this new CBD-infused sportswear line from Acabada a real breakthrough in activewear apparel, or is the extraordinary hype surrounding CBD leading startups down increasingly bizarre paths?

The first U.S. patent for a specific hemp cultivar has been awarded to Charlotte’s Web Holdings, creator of the renowned CBD-rich strain of the same name.

Killer Mike joins keynotes Alicia Silverstone, George Zimmer, and many other featured speakers.

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University announced last week the formation of what is likely the world’s largest research facility dedicated to psilocybin and psychedelic medicinal research.

Jasiel Correia, the mayor of Fall River, Massachusetts, was arrested this morning and charged with extorting state-licensed cannabis companies.

A group of six people allegedly stole about $250,000 worth of freshly cured cannabis flower from a cultivation facility in Kelso, Washington over the weekend; owners are offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest.

A new hemp facility in Murray, Kentucky demonstrates the newly legal crop’s ability to outpace and replace oak trees as a lumber source.

A new study suggests that cannabis users generally live more enjoyable sex lives, and that cannabis could lead to more and better orgasms, healthier connections with one’s partner, and increased length of sexual activity.

Washington state Ag Department officials recently clarified that hemp-derived CBD is not allowed as a food additive.

UFC star Nate Diaz lit up a CBD joint this week during a public workout ahead of his face-off against Anthony Pettis this weekend at UFC 241.

Following a rough 2018 launch, new market research shows California’s legal cannabis market is on track to reach $3.1 billion in sales by the end of 2019 and $7.4 billion by 2024.

The new marketplace allows for expanded business networking and partnership opportunities.

The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs has scheduled a hearing to consider the SAFE Banking Act despite hints from the Republican committee chair in April that such a hearing was unlikely.